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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.30, 36,203.43 and 14,298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.30, 36,203.43 and 14,298.54 is: 19,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.30 : 36,203.43 = 14,298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.30/36,203.43 = 14,298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.30x = 36,203.43 × 14,298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.30x = 517,656,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,656,191.99/26,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.29

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